Mechanical Engineer

Smurfit-Westrock; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Orlando is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design packaging machinery and automation systems. You will leverage 3D CAD to develop robust equipment, maintain BOMs and detailed drawings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and manufacturability.

You will contribute to cost reduction, mechanical design improvements, and the integration of automation tools and software to streamline workflows and data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years designing automation equipment or packaging machinery.
• Experience with CAD, drafting practices, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong ability to document and communicate technical concepts.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, SQL, and software development basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard machinery designs for packaging solutions.
• Use 3D CAD to design automation systems per standards.
• Calculate kinematics, dynamics, pneumatics, and servo motion aspects.
• Create mechanical BOMs and production drawings.
• Support cost reduction and quality improvements in designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and service teams on projects.
• Assist in machine commissioning, installation, and startup.
• Develop automation tools and software to improve workflows.

Skills

3+ years experience

3D modeling

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Drafting standards

Manufacturing knowledge

Mechanical design

Safety risk assessment

Automation tooling

Data-driven optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

REST APIs

SQL databases

Version control

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Design and develop packaging machinery and automation systems utilizing existing platforms and proven engineering concepts to deliver reliable performance, quality, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Provide standard machinery designs for solving our customers’ packaging needs and develop effective packaging processes.
• Utilize 3D CAD software to design and develop packaging machinery and automation systems using established engineering standards and best practices.
• Responsible for accuracy of calculations in the fields of kinematics, dynamics, pneumatics and servo motion analysis required for designing automation mechanisms and equipment.
• Create and maintain mechanical bills of materials, in a structured format and submit to production for manufacturing on the specific equipment.
• Detail working drawing mechanics for economical manufacturing practices.
• Research purchased mechanical components for adequate sizing and selection of mechanical devices.
• Develop working assembly drawings for production and customer usage in component identification.
• Assist in cost reduction and quality improvement of the mechanical designs for our machinery
• Understand customer's mechanical specifications and needs for their packaging operations.
• Support machine commissioning, troubleshooting, installation, and startup activities as required.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, purchasing, and service teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain engineering automation tools, scripts, and software utilities to improve engineering workflows, automate repetitive business and design processes, increase data accuracy, and enhance productivity.
• This may include integrating CAD systems, engineering databases, ERP/MRP systems, document management systems, and other business applications through APIs, scripting, and custom software solutions.
• Evaluate, implement, and support emerging digital technologies, including AI, scripting, low-code platforms, and custom software, that improve engineering efficiency, standardization, and overall business operations.

What you need to succeed:

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design of automation equipment, packaging machinery, or related industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling.
• Good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of standard drafting practices.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing practices.
• Capable of construction and implementing mechanical designs.
• Risk assessment and machine safety.
• Experience developing automation tools or software that improve engineering workflows, business processes, CAD automation, data management, or system integration is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, SQL databases, version control systems, and software development best practices is preferred.
• Ability to identify repetitive engineering and business processes and develop practical automation solutions that improve efficiency and data integrity.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.